SCOUT· 51%26m·2026-09-29·News PoliticsAre Prediction Markets Gambling? A Lot Rides on the Answer.
Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket have gained huge popularity over the past year. These marketplaces allow you to wager on just about anything — whether it’s who will win a football game or the weather in New York City. David Yaffe-Bellany, a technology reporter for The New York Times, discusses the…
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